Senior Strategic Project Manager

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Your Opportunity

As part of our Engineering team, you would analyze data, draft implementation plans for production process optimization. Seeking out ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste of valuable resources that directly impact our overall operating costs. You are instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the needs of our customers and consumers.

The Senior Strategic Project Manager applies theories and principles of science and mathematics to design and develop technical projects for the pork and packaged meat industry. They perform engineering assignments on the most complex and large projects. They are a recognized internal expert in project management and are considered a subject matter expert, solving unique and complex problems. The role leads multiple teams on projects providing direction and coaching to ensure a successful result. The Senior Strategic Project Manager anticipates external business, vendor and regulatory issues and proactively provides broad solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Management

  • Develops and executes the overall project to ensure success through team development, multiple plans (budget, schedule, communication, risk management, etc), and necessary monitoring with corrective action.

• Budget

  • Develops the overall budget through thorough good engineering practices to ensure an accurate cost estimate to enable the organization to make a well-informed decision.

  • Executes the project with pro-active budget control ensuring that each sub-team manages their budgets.

• Schedule

  • Develops the overall schedule with good engineering practices to provide a realistic schedule.

  • Monitors the schedule and proactively scans the internal and external situation to ensure the project is delivered as specified.

• Scope

  • Develops the preliminary engineering designs to meet the stated need of the project.

  • Monitors the scope, maintaining the original project scope preventing unnecessary scope creep while keeping the leadership actively informed of any necessary changes.

• Leadership

  • May lead multiple teams responsible for sections of the project.

  • Develops and executes management routines to provide oversight and guidance to ensure each team and project section is successful.

• Communication

  • Develops communication plans to ensure that the organization is actively engaged and always aware of the status of the project.

  • Pro-actively communicates potential issues with the recommended solution in advance of it becoming a problem.

• Continuously improves upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.

• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.

• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.

• Proficient in engineering economics.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Travel is required with extended overnight stays.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position may have supervisory responsibilities and lead Associate Engineers, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and Project Managers.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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